HEBRON – Fans crowded into Calhoun Memorial Field on Friday hoping to see a good show in a battle between Lakewood and its opponents.

A show is what they got as Liberty Union ran for more than 250 yards and also had five rushing touchdowns as it soared to a 48-13 win against Lancers in nonleague play.

The majority of the scoring for the Lions came from two seniors: running back Braden Powers and receiver/kick returner Tyler Makuch. Powers went for 177 yards on the ground and two touchdowns on only 18 carries. Makuch had three receptions for 52 yards, ran for 17 yards with a score and also returned two punts for touchdowns.

"Powers, that guy is a heck of a runner. He gets so many yards after contact," Liberty Union coach Bryan Johnson said. "And Makuch, he is small but he makes all the right moves and reads. With them running the spread, they have really taken off with it."

Johnson could not be more satisfied with his players. With the victory, the Lions have outscored their opponents 108-13 through two weeks.

"The kids have great goals and we just do our best to live up to them," Johnson said. "We see ourselves making a run."

While Lakewood looked shaky at times against Liberty Union's defense, the Lancers managed to make some good connections and find a few open holes. Senior running back Zach Cozad gained 88 yards and a score on 19 carries. Quarterback Cole Glaub also had a decent night, going 11-for-18 for 88 yards. Glaub hit Zak Holbrook six times, one of them for a 17-yard touchdown late in the fourth.

After losing at home in front of a packed house, first-year Lakewood coach Craig Conley was disappointed but thinks things can change.

"The community loves and supports this program. And the community wants to see a program that's successful," Conley said.

"Our goal for this football team and this community is to put a product out there that is successful and a program that is going to compete. That is our No. 1 goal. We have to be a program that competes for four quarters."

Lakewood is hoping to bounce back next Friday as it plays Johnstown in a Licking County League game.